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Be sure to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Installation of this manual, visit our Website at : ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to improper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires...
Be sure to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Installation of this manual, visit our Website at : ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to improper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires...
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...Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting Plate 8 Finding the Wall Studs 8 Determining Wall Plate Location 9 Aligning the Wall Plate 10 Installation Types 11-22 A Outside Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation... Plate to Wall 16 Preparation of Top Cabinet 16 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 16, 17 Mount the Microwave Oven 18 2 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage -
...Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting Plate 8 Finding the Wall Studs 8 Determining Wall Plate Location 9 Aligning the Wall Plate 10 Installation Types 11-22 A Outside Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation... Plate to Wall 16 Preparation of Top Cabinet 16 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 16, 17 Mount the Microwave Oven 18 2 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage -
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... the added weight of this product cannot be located in cabinet arrangements such as an island or a peninsula. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of ... not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet electrical requirements noted (under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be installed in the cabinet above the microwave oven. CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before use 3 The ...
... the added weight of this product cannot be located in cabinet arrangements such as an island or a peninsula. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of ... not properly grounded, or if the outlet box does not meet electrical requirements noted (under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be installed in the cabinet above the microwave oven. CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before use 3 The ...
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... exhaust to page 6. Total Length = 63 Ft. EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH Wall Cap 40 Ft. Equivalent lengths of one possible ductwork installation. Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to the outside. OUTSIDE...
... exhaust to page 6. Total Length = 63 Ft. EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH Wall Cap 40 Ft. Equivalent lengths of one possible ductwork installation. Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to the outside. OUTSIDE...
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...176; Elbow 10 Ft. Exhaust connection: The hood exhaust has been designed to -Round 5 Ft. The chart below shows you need to install ducts, note that venting be installed using the most direct route and with a standard 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular duct. x ( ) = Ft. x ...140 equivalent feet. Do not use less than their actual physical size. x ( ) = Ft. 45° Elbow 5 Ft. Installation Instructions NOTE: If you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical ducts. Transition Adaptor...
...176; Elbow 10 Ft. Exhaust connection: The hood exhaust has been designed to -Round 5 Ft. The chart below shows you need to install ducts, note that venting be installed using the most direct route and with a standard 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular duct. x ( ) = Ft. x ...140 equivalent feet. Do not use less than their actual physical size. x ( ) = Ft. 45° Elbow 5 Ft. Installation Instructions NOTE: If you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical ducts. Transition Adaptor...
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...; If the unit is damaged by arrangement between customer and installer. Installation Instructions DAMAGE - ADDITIONAL PARTS PART Top Cabinet Template QUANTITY 1 Rear Wall 1 Template Installation 1 Instructions Separately 1 Packed Grease Filter 6 SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION • If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be... with the unit. Check to the store in which it was bought for metal cabinets) You will find the installation hardware contained in shipment, return the unit to make sure you have all these parts.
...; If the unit is damaged by arrangement between customer and installer. Installation Instructions DAMAGE - ADDITIONAL PARTS PART Top Cabinet Template QUANTITY 1 Rear Wall 1 Template Installation 1 Instructions Separately 1 Packed Grease Filter 6 SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION • If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be... with the unit. Check to the store in which it was bought for metal cabinets) You will find the installation hardware contained in shipment, return the unit to make sure you have all these parts.
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...to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional) Safety... masking tape MOUNTING SPACE 161⁄2″ 30″ 2″ 66″ or More from the Cooking Surface 30″ min. Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Carpenter square (optional) Tin snips (...
...to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional) Safety... masking tape MOUNTING SPACE 161⁄2″ 30″ 2″ 66″ or More from the Cooking Surface 30″ min. Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Carpenter square (optional) Tin snips (...
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... 3 Draw a line down the center of the studs. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. Screws Mounting Plate ...discard plastic bags. OR B. This will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. The center of the stud. Stud finder - Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. This plate will indicate a stud location. 2 After locating the stud(s), find the center by probing the...
... 3 Draw a line down the center of the studs. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. Screws Mounting Plate ...discard plastic bags. OR B. This will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. The center of the stud. Stud finder - Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. This plate will indicate a stud location. 2 After locating the stud(s), find the center by probing the...
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... 30″ to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang Mounting Plate with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as described in Step D. 9 THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - beneath framed ...a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang. 3 For this type of installation with front overhang only, align the mounting tabs with the microwave installation. Installation Instructions C.
... 30″ to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang Mounting Plate with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as described in Step D. 9 THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - beneath framed ...a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang. 3 For this type of installation with front overhang only, align the mounting tabs with the microwave installation. Installation Instructions C.
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... the mounting plate with a stud, drill a 5⁄8″ hole for wood screws. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for toggle bolts. Installation Instructions D. Area E 1 Draw a vertical line on the circles. Four holes must be used for cabinets with arrows). If there is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in...
... the mounting plate with a stud, drill a 5⁄8″ hole for wood screws. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for toggle bolts. Installation Instructions D. Area E 1 Draw a vertical line on the circles. Four holes must be used for cabinets with arrows). If there is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in...
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... C RECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS) See page 19 11 A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to that section. Select the type of ventilation: A. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation required for your...
... C RECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS) See page 19 11 A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to that section. Select the type of ventilation: A. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation required for your...
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... bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into the holes in the wall to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Attach Mounting Plate to the wall using toggle bolts. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL...
... bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into the holes in the wall to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Attach Mounting Plate to the wall using toggle bolts. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL...
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Installation Instructions A2. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor (absent on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of cabinet. 13 Keep it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions... the microwave oven, thread power cord through , and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it tight throughout Steps 1-3. NOTE: If your house exhaust duct after the ...
Installation Instructions A2. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor (absent on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of cabinet. 13 Keep it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions... the microwave oven, thread power cord through , and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it tight throughout Steps 1-3. NOTE: If your house exhaust duct after the ...
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... -Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed A6. Blower Plate Damper Back of Microwave For Front-to-Back or Side-to the house duct. Installation Instructions A4. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth... top of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 8 Install grease filter.
... -Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed A6. Blower Plate Damper Back of Microwave For Front-to-Back or Side-to the house duct. Installation Instructions A4. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth... top of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 8 Install grease filter.
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... wall opening. Back of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. 4 Slide exhaust adaptor to Wall B4. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall for outside exhaust. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Damper 3 Lift off...
... wall opening. Back of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. 4 Slide exhaust adaptor to Wall B4. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall for outside exhaust. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Damper 3 Lift off...
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CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the wall to mount the plate. Installation Instructions B3. NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 ... stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the wall to help tighten the bolts. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the mounting plate touch the bottom of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the...
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the wall to mount the plate. Installation Instructions B3. NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 ... stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the wall to help tighten the bolts. • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the mounting plate touch the bottom of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the...
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... tabs. Before Rerouting After Rerouting Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through Left Side 5 Roll the blower unit 90° so that it is installed so that fan blade openings are not pinched. Before Rolling After Rolling CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. NOTE: The blower... top and that the damper swings freely. 17 Make sure the wires are facing out the back of Microwave 4 Gently remove the wires from Step 1. Installation Instructions B5. AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End A End B Back of Microwave Back of the microwave.
... tabs. Before Rerouting After Rerouting Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through Left Side 5 Roll the blower unit 90° so that it is installed so that fan blade openings are not pinched. Before Rolling After Rolling CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. NOTE: The blower... top and that the damper swings freely. 17 Make sure the wires are facing out the back of Microwave 4 Gently remove the wires from Step 1. Installation Instructions B5. AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End A End B Back of Microwave Back of the microwave.
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...screws to prevent cutting of cabinet. 8 Install grease filter. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to bottom of the cord. Installation Instructions B6. NOTE: If your cabinet is ...metal, use handle during installation. Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3.
...screws to prevent cutting of cabinet. 8 Install grease filter. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to bottom of the cord. Installation Instructions B6. NOTE: If your cabinet is ...metal, use handle during installation. Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3.
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...C1. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the holes in the cabinet bottom. 19 Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL 3 Place the mounting plate against the ...wall and insert the toggle wings into the mounting plate through . • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape ...
...C1. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the holes in the cabinet bottom. 19 Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL 3 Place the mounting plate against the ...wall and insert the toggle wings into the mounting plate through . • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. • Tape ...
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...of Microwave 3 Slide exhaust adaptor to adjust the blower unit. Back of the microwave. You may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent). • If the microwave was shipped for possible future use. 6 Roll the blower unit 90.... If shipped for top exhaust, proceed with damper is not needed for recirculation exhaust) 5 Carefully pull out the blower unit. C4. Installation Instructions C3. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to one side and remove it. CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY Exhaust Adaptor (absent on...
...of Microwave 3 Slide exhaust adaptor to adjust the blower unit. Back of the microwave. You may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent). • If the microwave was shipped for possible future use. 6 Roll the blower unit 90.... If shipped for top exhaust, proceed with damper is not needed for recirculation exhaust) 5 Carefully pull out the blower unit. C4. Installation Instructions C3. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to one side and remove it. CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY Exhaust Adaptor (absent on...